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How To Get The Perfect Shot During The Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse is coming to North America. The peak spectacle on April 8 will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in the path of total darkness — twice as long as the total solar eclipse that dimmed U.S. skies in 2017.
Right to Children or Children's Rights? Surrogacy Debate Comes to a Head in Rome
An international campaign to ban surrogacy received a strong endorsement Friday from the Vatican, with a top official calling for a broad-based alliance to stop the "commercialization of life."
Giorgio Armani Bags were Produced by Exploited Chinese Workers Near Milan, Italian Police Say
Exploited Chinese workers employed in Italy by an unauthorized subcontractor made handbags and accessories for the Giorgio Armani fashion house in a series of supply chain abuses.
New York can Take Legal Action Against County's Ban on Female Transgender Athletes, Judge Says
New York state officials may continue to take legal action against a county outside New York City that has banned transgender players from women's and girls teams, a judge ruled Thursday.
Nebraska Lawmakers to Debate a Bill on Transgender Students' Access to Bathrooms and Sports Teams
Legislative Bill 575, introduced as the Sports and Spaces Act by Republican Sen. Kathleen Kauth, was stalled for more than a year before it was voted out of committee Thursday.
LGBTQ+ Foster Youths Could Expect Different Experiences as Tennessee and Colorado Pass Opposing Laws
LGBTQ+ children in foster care in Tennessee and Colorado could have vastly different experiences in where they are placed under opposing legislation advanced by state legislatures this week.
A Senior UK Lawmaker Fell Victim to a Sexting Scam. His Colleagues are Being Urged to Go to Police.
British lawmakers who may have been targeted in a sexting scam were urged to go to police, after a senior Conservative admitted disclosing the personal phone numbers of some colleagues to an unknown individual who held "compromising" material on him.
Idaho Lawmakers Pass Bills Targeting LGBTQ+ Citizens. Protesters Toss Paper Hearts in Protest
Idaho lawmakers have passed a series of bills targeting LGBTQ+ residents this year, including two this week that prevent public employees from being required to use someone's preferred pronouns and redefine gender as being synonymous with sex.
Gay Rights Activists Call for More International Pressure on Uganda over Anti-Gay Law
Ugandan gay rights activists asked the international community to mount more pressure on the government of Uganda to repeal an anti-gay law which the country's Constitutional Court refused to nullify on Wednesday.
Elon Musk's X has a New Safety Leader, 9 Months after Predecessor Left the Social Media Platform
Elon Musk's X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has named a new head of safety nine months after the last executive to hold the position departed from the social media company.
Out With Dr. Bill — Women's History Month: A Celebration of Empowerment & Unity
These past few weeks have been a whirlwind of travel, causing me to postpone this column. As I sat down to reflect, it struck me how my recent adventures are intertwined with Women's History Month.
Ugandan Court Rejects Bid to Nullify Anti-Gay Law that Provides for the Death Penalty in Some Cases
Uganda's Constitutional Court on Wednesday upheld an anti-gay law that allows the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality."
Caitlyn Jenner Leads Outrage Against Transgender Day of Visibility Falling on Easter
Caitlyn Jenner was among the leading conservatives condemning President Joe Biden's proclamation of Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter Sunday, March 31.
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Transgender High School Athletics Ban
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill Tuesday that was passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature to ban high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity.
Vatican to Publish Document on Gender, Surrogacy and Human Dignity Next Week
The Vatican will publish a document next week on gender theory and surrogacy that was announced in a bid to respond to opposition from conservatives over Pope Francis' willingness to bless same-sex unions.
Smooth Skin is for Every Body: Debunking 5 Laser Hair Removal Myths
Unwanted hair doesn't care about your gender or how you identify. It grows and re-grows, but you don't have to be stuck with it forever!
What to Know About Day of Visibility, Designed to Show the World 'Trans Joy'
Sunday is International Transgender Day of Visibility, observed around the world to bring attention to a population that's often ignored, disparaged or victimized.
The Trump Camp and the White House Clash Over Biden's Recognition of 'Transgender Day of Visibility'
President Joe Biden is facing criticism from Donald Trump's campaign and religious conservatives for proclaiming March 31 — which corresponds with Easter Sunday this year — as "Transgender Day of Visibility."
The Trump Camp Assails Biden for Declaring March 31, Easter Sunday, as Transgender Day of Visibility
President Joe Biden is facing criticism from Donald Trump's campaign and religious conservatives for proclaiming March 31 — which corresponds with Easter Sunday this year — as "Transgender Day of Visibility."
LGBTQ-Inclusive Church in Cuba Welcomes All in a Country that Once Sent Gay People to Labor Camps
Cuba repressed gay people after its 1959 revolution led by Fidel Castro and sent many to labor camps. But in recent years, the communist-run island barred anti-gay discrimination, and allowed same-sex couples to marry and adopt.